Mills Hill Primary School

A good community school school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Mills Hill Primary School.

Oldham, OL90NH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
33.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 39.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 November 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Baytree Avenue
Chadderton
Oldham, OL90NH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105648
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Baytree Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0NH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
656 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
640
Free School Meals
13.0% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
39.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.8 (4.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
640 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We aspire... We care... We enquire."

Enquiring Minds Caring Hearts

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Greg Ball welcomes visitors, notes Mills Hill's local and national reputation for excellence and high achievement, and emphasizes a safe, inspiring environment and a focus on effective learning and partnerships with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Boards games / chess Musical theatre Choir Languages Lego Art Handicrafts Stargazing

Sports

Netball Football Tennis

Curriculum Highlights

Aspire, Care and Enquire - the three key curriculum drivers Enquiring Minds, Caring Hearts (EMCH) curriculum I/We/You teaching structure (I: teacher modelling, We: collaborative, You: independent practice) Curriculum extends beyond the National Curriculum and includes community links and enterprise fundraising Strong emphasis on enquiry, exploration, investigation and hands-on learning

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Club

SEND Provision

Our school is committed to helping every child succeed. If your child has SEND, we work closely with you to provide the right support and ensure they thrive.

Admissions Criteria

Oldham Local Authority is the admissions body for Reception and Year 1 to Year 6. The Governing Body oversees Nursery admissions; acceptance into Nursery does not guarantee admission into Reception. The school hosts an open evening for prospective parents and offers guided tours; contact the school to arrange.

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